The Pilot's Wife : A Novel

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Summary: A very tedious book
Review: I tried to think of an apt word to describe this book, and after a while came up with "tedious". Tedious people, tedious plot, tedious writing, apart from the gaping holes in the plot. How long would it take the newspapers to ferret out the fact that that the man had two families? It wouldn't go unnoticed for long. It has not encouraged me to try any more of the authors books.

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Summary: yuck
Review: While this book was well-written and easy to get involved in, it left me feeling vaguely nauseous. The entire thing was disturbing, and then it gets this neatly-tied-up happy ending. Ick. NOT a book I would recommend to anyone.

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Summary: Interesting how we can ignore what we don't want to see.
Review: I have read many of the Oprah books and have enjoyed most of what they have to offer the reader but I especially enjoyed The Pilot's Wife. It was interesting to me how the character allowed herself to be lulled into a safe existence and too afraid to look at the obvious clues that were before her. Sadly, many people go through life in that manner because it's easier than confronting reality. I just was upset by her lack of emotions when she confronted her husbands lover (other wife). I don't believe that she could have resolved the whole betrayal issue that quickly to be able to be polite and even gentle with her husband's other children. It was an excellent story regardless of her passivity.

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Summary: Can you really ever know another person?
Review: This novel points out, with an uncanny clarity, how it is entirely possible for your mate, or best friend, or relative, etc.to be living a separate existence from the one you share with them. I had an almost uncontrollable urge to give my mate the third degree about his every movement as I finished reading this startling exceptional novel.

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Summary: What an enormous waste of my time!!!!
Review: Can not tell you how much I hated this book. Way to many words to describe nothing. Sooo unimaginative, sooo predictable, a pilot having another wife and family...this is a surprise??? why I even bothered to read this, I kept thinking it was going to get better. This is my third read of Oprahs book club...now I know that if she has recommended it...avoid it! After I finished it I screamed out of frustration over wasted time. So glad I have a means to vent my great great frustration over such a STUPID book!!!! Enormous waste of paper and ink...YUCK!!!

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Summary: Wonderful summer book!
Review: I found this book to be quite entertaining. From the time I picked it up I was quickly engrossed. It was not a hard read (AT ALL) which I like for summer reads. It kept me wanting to turn the page even though I sometimes knew what would be there. If you want a deep thought-provoking book, this is not it; but if you want an enjoyable book that keeps your attention, this one is it.

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Summary: A good, yet sad, read.
Review: This is a very popular book, but it has a sad story. I felt badly for Kathryn and Mattie, who thought they had a normal happy family, but really didn't. I also thought that the IRA stuff was a little far-fetched, as well as the fact that Jack was able to pull off having (at least) two families. However, I thought that the book was well-written and kept the reader interested.

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Summary: Very Good
Review: I loved this book. It was so easy to read and I could not finish it quick enough. I was so pulled in by this book that I found myself crying in the third chapter. She established the characters wonderfully from the very first page. Terrific display of human emotion and dignity.

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Summary: I had trouble keeping this book open.
Review: Unfortunately, once again, Oprah's choice of books to include in her book club, has left me disillusioned to say the least. I kept waiting for the plot to thicken and become somewhat interesting and it bombed. Why doesn't Oprah pick something wonderful like Lee Smith's Fair and Tender Ladies. Now THAT's a wonderful read.

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Summary: Immediately involving, moving, poignant and enjoyable.
Review: Having little patience for too much description and unnecessary imagery, I was struck by my immediate and intense involvement in this book. I was completely wrapped up in Katherine's shock, grief and ultimate understanding of her husband's double life while also breathlessly anticipating the tentative, growing friendship with Robert. Couldn't put it down and yet dreaded its ending because I wanted to continue sharing in her life! One of the best books I've read, ever!